Assistant Professor of Practice - Addictions Counseling

Position Information:

Description & Details:

North Dakota State University (NDSU) invites applications, nominations, and inquiries for an Assistant Professor of Practice position in the Counselor Education program, with a primary focus on Addictions Counseling. This position will begin on August 16, 2026, or as negotiated.

We welcome candidates with a primary specialty in addictions counseling and complementary experience in clinical mental health counseling, teaching, and program development. The successful candidate will contribute to NDSU’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and excellence in counselor preparation. We seek a collegial professional who enjoys collaboration with faculty, students, and community partners, and who is committed to supporting the development of a new addictions specialty track within our Counselor Education program.

The Counselor Education program offers a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. Our Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Education and Supervision programs are accredited by CACREP. We are hoping to grow our program and our ability to contribute high quality practitioners to the work force. We maintain an exceptional learning environment by balancing high expectations with high levels of support. Each year, we admit approximately 20 master’s students and a selective, diverse cohort of doctoral students.

RESPONSIBILITIES. This is a 10-month professor-of-practice position as a core faculty member in our masters and doctoral counselor education and supervision program. Responsibilities include coordinating the newly established addictions counseling track (providing day-to-day leadership, supervision, and administrative duties), coordinating internship field experiences, teaching clinical and addictions counseling courses (summer teaching may be available), advising, supervising students, and serving the university as well as the profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in counselor education and supervision (completed by start date). ABD applicants who will complete all doctoral requirements prior to the start date are encouraged to apply.
• Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited program or a non-CACREP doctoral degree in counseling earned prior to 2009.
• Evidence of effective oral and written communication
• Evidence of high quality teaching in higher education
• Professional experience in addictions counseling
• Must hold a current professional addictions counseling license (LAC or LMAC) or be license eligible as an LAC in the state of North Dakota at the time of employment
• Demonstrated understanding of multicultural and advocacy issues, and the needs of underserved populations
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with diverse colleagues, students, clientele, and the public
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed as an LPC or LPCC in the state of North Dakota
• Shows potential for research and other scholarly activities
• Two years of experience (beyond practica and internships) in addictions counseling
• Leadership in appropriate counseling and/or addictions counseling associations
• Professional experience in clinical mental health counseling, including work with dual-diagnosis populations.
• The ability to diversify program areas in a way that ensures a sense of belonging, respect, and inclusion that supports the success of each member of the community
   

Applicant Materials Required:

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Review of applications will begin after April 15, 2026 and will continue until position is filled. Salary is negotiable based on credentials and experience. Submit a letter detailing qualifications; a complete vita; official copies of all graduate transcripts; and the names, addresses, and contact information of four professional references to the NDSU HR website: https://www.ndsu.edu/hr

Direct inquiries to:

Dr. Todd F. Lewis, Search Committee Chair
North Dakota State University
Counselor Education Program
Morrill Hall 221B
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Telephone: 701-231-7306; email: todd.lewis@ndsu.edu

The search will be conducted in compliance with North Dakota open records laws. NDSU is an equal opportunity institution. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position
  (One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous  annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance 

Education Benefits That Grow With You 

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university.  We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. 

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country. 

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border.  Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle.  The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live. 

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths.  Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.  Direct inquiries to:  Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu. 

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information: 

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.